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New RFA Technique Safe and Effective for Treating Barrett's Mucosa

Early tumor formation in Barrett's esophagus (BE) can be effectively and safely treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA), in combination with prior endoscopic removal of visible lesions, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

19 Feb 2010

Comprehensive Report on U.S. Dental Laser Market

The combined U.S. market for dental lasers will grow at a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period. The market is expected to grow as the popularity of diode lasers continues to increase, driving the number of units sold. Dental surgical lasers represent a large majority of the overall dental lasers market and as a result, trends in the surgical lasers market will affect the behavior of the overall market.

18 Feb 2010

Solos Endoscopy to Design New Polymer Dilator for MammoView Breast Endoscopy System

Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SNDY) is pleased to announce the Company has designed and is set to develop a new polymer dilator for the MammoView™ Breast Endoscopy System. The MammoView™ System currently offers a dilator set with a metal housing. The newly redesigned dilator utilizes a polymer housing, which is significantly softer while still offering comparable durability to the metal dilator. The new polymer dilator will be offered in addition to the more commonly used metal dilator. The two versions of the dilator offer physicians options based on individual patient's requirements.

17 Feb 2010

Sony Announces Acquisition to Offer Optic Solution to Health Care Market

Biotech company to stay and grow in the park, CEO remains in place

12 Feb 2010

Researchers Develop Versatile DNA Reader Using Electrodes in Microscope

Arizona State University scientists have come up with a new twist in their efforts to develop a faster and cheaper way to read the DNA genetic code

12 Feb 2010

AMETEK Acquires Assets of Machine Tools Reseller for Ophthalmic Lens Market

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) announced it has acquired the assets of Sterling Ultra Precision, a privately held reseller of machine tools for the ophthalmic lens market. Sterling Ultra Precision is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

11 Feb 2010

Caron Offers Photostability Chamber That Performs Light Testing on Drug in FDA Standards

The use of light for forced degradation studies in the formulation development track of biopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals is a discussion point

11 Feb 2010

Optelec Announces New 1X Magnification in ClearView+ HD Desktop Video Magnifier

Optelec, world leader in innovative and life-changing assistive technologies for the visually impaired and blind, announces the new 1X magnification functionality in the flagship Optelec ClearView+ High Definition (HD) desktop video magnifier.

10 Feb 2010

Visionworks Opens New Retail Location in The Mall at Robinson

On Friday Visionworks will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in The Mall at Robinson. Visionworks is a full-service optical retail center that features several thousand private label and designer frames along with contact lenses at value prices. One of the nation's leading providers of eye care services, Visionworks recently debuted its first local store in the Cranberry Commons Mall.

10 Feb 2010

Scientists Revealed Vesicular Stomatitis Virus' 3-D Structure Using Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Vesicular stomatitis virus, or VSV, has long been a model system for studying and understanding the life cycle of negative-strand RNA viruses, which include viruses that cause influenza, measles and rabies.

10 Feb 2010